Argentina v Chile v Uruguay for rural small town living

[Odi]

Unskilled wages apply for the COL of unskilled wage earners in the local economy. Expats depend mostly on foreign income .

Numbeo cost comparison Madrid/BA says that Life in Argentina is 21,8 % cheaper than Madrid. Their numbers are way outdated today Argentina is more expensive. See the Numbeo Cost comparison figures for reference only. Excludes rent.

Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid, Spain And Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Yes, in my case I have to avail of unskilled labor so it's an important factor for me. You're right that for most expats it would be irrelevant.
Amazing that Argentina is more expensive than Spain despite much lower wages. Must be tough for people.

 

[LuckyLuke]

No, it's not at all important. I currently live in Latin America. I can speak to my kids at home. Everyone speaks English nowadays anyway.
Are you rural or urban? Southern Argentina sounds ideal in terms of geography and climate. Chile too wet, Uruguay too flat.

I live in Neuquen capital. I'm also the only expat here (that I know of). It's an urban city, but well blended with nature. There are rural zones along the Rio Negro Alto Valle. It's on the northern edge of Patagonia. Much of Patagonia is steppes, scrubland and chaparral. It's a dry climate, we receive perhaps 3 cm a year of rain. The cost of living here is also the highest in the country. Personally, I prefer Cordoba to Neuquen, but we settled here to be closer to family.

 

[LuckyLuke]

Yes, in my case I have to avail of unskilled labor so it's an important factor for me.

That's a very curious statement...do you work in exports? Are tax regimes and export restrictions important to you?

 

[Odi]

That's a very curious statement...do you work in exports? Are tax regimes and export restrictions important to you?

I have some kids that need special care.
Neuquen looks nice but way too big for me. Though I suppose there are nearby rural areas. Towns like Junin and Martin de Los Andes look interesting but the altitude is too much. I'm looking for less than 500 MASL.
What do you think El Bolson?
Which part of Cordoba were you looking at, or did you mean the city of Cordoba?

 

[steveinbsas]

What do you think El Bolson?

Thoughts On Year In El Bolson, Bariloche, Or San Martin?

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum. Thanks for the great resource. My wife and our 2 girls (5, 3) are planning to live in Argentina for a year or more beginning January of 2017. We love visiting big cities (love BA and have friends there), but laid back, outdoorsy, active smaller towns and...

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[Odi]

Thoughts On Year In El Bolson, Bariloche, Or San Martin?

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum. Thanks for the great resource. My wife and our 2 girls (5, 3) are planning to live in Argentina for a year or more beginning January of 2017. We love visiting big cities (love BA and have friends there), but laid back, outdoorsy, active smaller towns and...

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Thanks. Sounds too touristy. Can't stand tourism.

 

[LuckyLuke]

I have some kids that need special care.
Neuquen looks nice but way too big for me. Though I suppose there are nearby rural areas. Towns like Junin and Martin de Los Andes look interesting but the altitude is too much. I'm looking for less than 500 MASL.
What do you think El Bolson?
Which part of Cordoba were you looking at, or did you mean the city of Cordoba?

Finding in-home care for your children would certainly be more affordable down here, assuming the caretakers don't need special training.

Regarding the location, your search is too broad. Rural land can be found in 90% of the country. Try to consider your wants/needs. Do you need proximity to specialized medical care? Take a look at a climate map, an elevation map, a population density map. A crime map, proximity to airports, beaches, mountains, etc.

 

[steveinbsas]

Thanks. Sounds too touristy. Can't stand tourism.

Some of the cities and towns mentioned in this thread are less touristy than others:

Most underrated cities and towns of Argentina

https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/argentina/articles/the-most-underrated-cities-and-towns-to-visit-in-argentina/ This is an interesting list and I like to add my thoughts . Underrated 1. Bariloche 2. El Bolson and the comarca andina valley 3. Tandil Buenos Aires 4. Esquel Chubut 5...

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[steveinbsas]

Take a look at a...crime map...

Based on personal experience and stories like the one in this thread:

Robbed In Epuyen, Theives Caught Then Released, Even Though

We came to Epuyen to find a quite, peaceful place to live, and we have been living the dream here for 6 months. We were recently robbed of our tranquility, peace by 5 men, and others who did the surveillance. then after they were caught we were robbed again of our peace of mind by a Judge who...

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I can say that the crime rate in a small town or rural area is likely to increase when a foreigner and his family locate there, but I doubt that any crime map will ever indicate the victims' nationality.

 

[Odi]

Finding in-home care for your children would certainly be more affordable down here, assuming the caretakers don't need special training.

Regarding the location, your search is too broad. Rural land can be found in 90% of the country. Try to consider your wants/needs. Do you need proximity to specialized medical care? Take a look at a climate map, an elevation map, a population density map. A crime map, proximity to airports, beaches, mountains, etc.

What do you mean by down here? Currently I live in Mexico. Or do you mean Neuquen vs Cordoba?
Is there significant crime in the countryside and small towns such as El Bolson or Junin?
I like a dry, temperate (even a bit cold) climate. North is too warm and humid though I did visit the nice town of Capiovi in Missiones a year ago. Cordoba sounds very good as does some of the southern region. I like mountains, at least hills, but town/residence should not be more than 600 MASL.